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FDB part of the Hearst Health network, provides clinical drug knowledge read more
First DataBank Company Culture
First DataBank Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.3/5
First DataBank's Overall Culture is rated A-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Diversity
A+Gender
A+Retention
A-Manager
B+Happiness
BFirst DataBank CEO
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Charles Tuchinda
72 /100
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Diversity at First DataBank
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+
Diverse employees at First DataBank have rated Happiness, Compensation, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Women at First DataBank
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+
Women at First DataBank have rated Happiness, Manager, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
First DataBank eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
10
First DataBank employees are 10% more likely to recommend First DataBank as a great place to work
| 50% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 10% | Passives |
| 40% | Detractors |
Working at First DataBank
Working at First DataBank is rated highly by 12 employees, across various culture dimensions. First DataBank employees are most satisfied about Retention, Manager, and Happiness categories, putting First DataBank’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at First DataBank was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at First DataBank
A-
Overall Company Culture at First DataBank is rated A-
Last updated months ago
Top
15%
First DataBank ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterFirst DataBank Employee Reviews
Out of 11 First DataBank employee reviews, 67% were positive. The remaining 33% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping First DataBank improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 67% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 33% |
Positive Reviews From First DataBank Employees
- What do you like best about your company?Our culture, our leader, the people.
- What makes you most happy at work?People, the work, the company, our President.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?FDB provides meaningful work, and employees work towards that.
Constructive Feedback From First DataBank Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?worst place to work and you get frustrated daily
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?the worst culture dominated by people started here 20 years ago. They stick on here because the company offers pension for people joined earlier
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?You keep hearing the promises to rotate the team members to learn different advanced technologies in FDB. But in reality, it never happened and I started to think that "Is it even possible"? You are not given a lot of chances to learn and grow.
First DataBank Company Information
First DataBank Company Overview
FDB part of the Hearst Health network, provides clinical drug knowledge
First DataBank Mission, Vision & Values
First DataBank Mission & Values
FDB is the leading provider of drug and medical device knowledge that helps healthcare professionals make precise decisions. With thousands of customers worldwide, FDB enables our information system developer partners to deliver valuable, useful and differentiated solutions. We offer more than three decades of experience in transforming medical knowledge into actionable, targeted and effective solutions that help improve patient safety, operational efficiency, and healthcare outcomes.
| Headquarter | 701 Gateway Blvd., Suite 600 South San Francisco, CA 94080 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | fdbhealth.com |
| Founding Date | 1977 |
| Tel | +1-800-633-3453 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Social Sites |
First DataBank Competitors
First DataBank competitors include Truven Health Analytics. First DataBank ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how First DataBank compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
First DataBank Employees
12 employees at First DataBank have reviewed First DataBank across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 12 First DataBank employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at First DataBank are pleased with their total compensation at First DataBank, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at First DataBank are pleased with their team. 12 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at First DataBank are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at First DataBank believe the environment at First DataBank is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at First DataBank is extremely fast. About 50% of the employees at First DataBank work 8 hours or less, while 17% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at First DataBank are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining First DataBank - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
First DataBank KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of First DataBank's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 First DataBank employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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First DataBank CEO & Leadership
First DataBank CEO - Charles Tuchinda
72 /100
Charles’s approval rate is just above average, putting Charles in the Top 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 50% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Charles Tuchinda is well regarded by employees for the Retention First DataBank offers, and ranks among the Top 15% of CEOs by employees in that category. Charles is most liked by employees with Over 10 Years experience and Female employees. When compared to First DataBank’s competitors, Charles Tuchinda ranks just above Truven Health Analytics’s CEO Mike Boswood. With Charles’s leadership, First DataBank employee respondents are most happy about their Retention and Manager. Charles was rated slightly below average for Executive Team.
First DataBank Leadership
The First DataBank Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Charles Tuchinda, Vice President Technology Joshua Young, and Vice President, Finance Cynthia MacAskill
Charles Tuchinda CEO / President
Charles Tuchinda serves as the CEO / President of First DataBank.
Joshua Young Vice President Technology
Joshua Young serves as the Vice President Technology of First DataBank.
Cynthia MacAskill Vice President, Finance
Cynthia MacAskill serves as the Vice President, Finance of First DataBank.
Bob Katter Executive Vice President
Bob Katter serves as the Executive Vice President of First Databank (FDB). Bob started at First Databank (FDB) in... read more
Patrick Lupinetti Senior Vice President
Patrick Lupinetti serves as the Senior Vice President of First Databank (FDB). Patrick started at First Databank (FDB)... read more
Clifton Louie EVP/COO
Clifton Louie serves as the EVP/COO of First Databank (FDB). Clifton currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Dewey Howell Vice President, Clinical Applications
Dewey Howell serves as the Vice President, Clinical Applications of First Databank (FDB). Dewey currently resides in the... read more
Joan Kapusnik-Uner Vice President, Clinical Content
Joan Kapusnik-Uner serves as the Vice President, Clinical Content of First Databank (FDB). Joan currently resides in the... read more
Julie Suko Vice President, Editorial Content
Julie Suko serves as the Vice President, Editorial Content of First Databank (FDB). Julie currently resides in the San... read more
First DataBank Salaries
How much does First DataBank pay?
How much do people at First DataBank get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at First DataBank is $131,515, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $153,506, or $73 per hour.
At First DataBank, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $302,402 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,299 annually. Average First DataBank salaries by department include: Marketing at $199,411, Admin at $47,192, Legal at $302,403, and Business Development at $131,746. Half of First DataBank salaries are above $153,506.
7 employees at First DataBank rank their Compensation in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 23 ratings) while 7 employees at First DataBank rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 8 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $80k | $80k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $115k | $115k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $152k | $152k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $218k | $218k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $288k | $288k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $366k | $366k | 100th Percentile |
$131,515*
Average Compensation
$153,506*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
First DataBank Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at First DataBank
Diverse employees at First DataBank score the company 91/100 across various culture categories, placing First DataBank in the Top 5% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at First DataBank across various culture dimensions.
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First DataBank Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
First DataBank PTO
First DataBank's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. First DataBank's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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First DataBank Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, First DataBank applied for 5 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
5
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (5 out of 5)
- 0% Denied ( out of 5)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 5)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 5)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding First DataBank
What is First DataBank address?
First DataBank location is at 701 Gateway Blvd., Suite 600 South
Who is the CEO of First DataBank?
First DataBank CEO is Charles Tuchinda, their score by employees is 72
What is First DataBank eNPS?
The eNPS for First DataBank is 10
What is the salary for Senior Developer in First DataBank?
Senior Developer average salary in the US is 154k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in First DataBank?
The average salaries for Customer Support in First DataBank is 77k
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